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📰 River Valley Daily Briefing | Police Beat, Dardanelle Lawsuit & Halloween Events | Oct. 26

☕ It’s Monday, October 26, and we’ve got plenty to catch up on across the River Valley! Today on the River Valley Record Daily Briefing:

⚖️ Dardanelle police lawsuit: A former detective has filed a lawsuit against the city and its former police chief, alleging retaliation after raising concerns about a police report.

🗳️ Arkansas ballot issues explained: We sit down with Kristin Netterstrom Higgins from the University of Arkansas Public Policy Center for a nonpartisan look at the four statewide issues on November’s ballot.

🏍️ State police motorcycle pursuit: Newly released video shows an Arkansas State Police chase through Russellville that ended in a crash and arrest.

🚔 Weekend Police Beat: Suspected vehicle arson, a domestic disturbance, gunfire complaints, an unusual animal call and more from Pope County’s weekend emergency traffic.

🚨 Monday morning crashes: Two injury accidents kept emergency responders busy near Russellville.

🎃 Weekend fun and Halloween plans: A look back at the Atkins 150th birthday celebration and Middleton Farms Pumpkin Patch, plus your guide to Halloween events happening throughout the River Valley.

🌦️ And we’ll wrap up with a look at the week’s weather, including the possibility of rain on Halloween.

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